hemipelvectomy

(hĕm′ĭ-pĕl-vĕk′tə-mē)

n.

Amputation of an entire leg together with one lateral half of the pelvis on the same side.

hemipelvectomy

Surgical oncology A form of 'heroic' surgery in which an entire lower extremity including the hemipelvis with disarticulation of the sacroiliac joint and symphysis pubis, and removal of all major muscles to the lower extremity except the iliopsoas; hemipelvectomy is required for large malignant soft tissue tumors of the buttock and anterior or lateral proximal thigh. See Forequarter amputation, Hindquarter amputation.

One patient died during surgery from complications relating to massive blood lost 14 had wound infections and one had an acute brain syndrome There was significant utilisation of resources involving anaesthesia, surgery, intensive care and blood transfusion services Anaesthesia for hemipelvectomy is challenging because of the extensive tissue trauma involved, the potential for massive blood loss and the potential for severe postoperative pain.

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